Out of the Silence was first published in 1925 and was immediately heralded as boldly imaginative and daring for its time. It tells the story of vineyard owner Alan Dunda's discovery, while digging a water hole one day, of an underground gallery of futuristic and amazing artefacts and machinery. Presiding over it all is the glorious Earani, who has existed in suspended animation for millions of years, and whose unearthly beauty belies her malevolent design for humanity.